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Norway electric vehicle future
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In Norway, the electric vehicle future has already arrived

About 80 percent of new cars sold in Norway are battery-powered. As a result, the air is cleaner, the streets are quieter and the grid hasn’t collapsed. But problems with unreliable chargers persist.
Mercedes-Benz to build U.S. electric car charging network

Mercedes-Benz plans to build U.S. electric car charging network

The network could help increase the low number of charging stations, encouraging more people to buy electric vehicles.
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Biden administration to set rules of the road for charging electric vehicles

Biden administration to set rules of the road for charging electric vehicles

Proposed regulations would require charging stations built with federal dollars to be located no more than 50 miles apart.
As gas prices went up, so did web searches for electric vehicles

As gas prices went up, so did web searches for electric vehicles

Prices at the pump have apparently given some Americans second thoughts. But two practical problems remain: not enough cars and relatively few charging stations.
Lukoil, a Russian oil company, calls for an end to the Ukraine War

Lukoil, a Russian oil company, calls for an end to the Ukraine War

The company, which has more than 200 gas stations in the U.S., acted as lawmakers in Washington were seeking to block Russian oil imports.
When electric cars rule the road, they'll need spots to power up

When electric cars rule the road, they'll need spots to power up

A wireless infrastructure company is betting it can figure out how to locate and install charging stations for a growing wave of new vehicles.
Could roads recharge electric cars? The technology may be close

Could roads recharge electric cars? The technology may be close

But challenges await, including technical issues, regulatory barriers and many miles of highway.
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